Depuis son indépendance en 1993, l’Erythrée est dirigée d’une main de fer par l’ancien leader révolutionnaire Isaias Afewerki, 59 ans, formé dans la Chine maoïste. Son régime est considéré comme l’un des plus répressifs et paranoïaques du monde; le pays...
Read moreAlbanian PM's historic visit to Serbia postponed after football brawl
19 October 2014, 20:32 CET (TIRANA) - A planned historic visit by Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama to Serbia has been postponed until next month, both governments said Sunday, after political tensions soared following violence at a football match between...
Read moreEASA certifies Airbus A350 XWB for up to 370 minute ETOPS
Airbus A350 XWB The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has approved the new Airbus A350-900 airliner for ETOPS (Extended-range Twin engine aircraft Operations) ‘beyond 180 minutes’ diversion time. This includes an option for up to 370 minute maximum...
Read moreLiveurope – launch of new European music platform
Liveurope. Photo credits EC, Millow Liveurope – launch of new European music platform Liveurope, a new European music platform co-funded by the EU Creative Europe programme, will bring together 13 well-known venues in 13 countries across Europe. The platform...
Read moreThe Eurostat Regional yearbook is out. Government and Civic Knowledge.
Democracy Democracy relies on the quality of data in the public domain and the public’s trust in it. Access to government administrative data under trusted circumstances offers public benefits, such as the development of better healthcare and the production...
Read moreLeading the Fight against Capital Punishment
The European Union and its 28 Member States are unequivocally opposed to the death penalty at all times and under any circumstances. An inhuman punishment, it fails to deter criminal behavior and represents an unacceptable denial of human dignity and...
Read moreJuncker tries to strike deal with Parliament
I love Europe Jean-Claude Juncker and his sidekick Frans Timmermans have met with the major political families in the European Parliament in order to ease the tensions between the camps and pave way for an ...
Read moreSharing knowledge to protect our marine environment
Sharing knowledge to protect our marine environment EU Marine Waters. © Fotolia - Geoff Munro The JRC’s MSFD Competence Centre aims to help Member States achieve Good Environment Status of European seas
Read moreAidez le Louvre à acquérir ce joyau de l’histoire européenne
Aidez le Louvre à acquérir ce joyau de l’histoire européenne. Musée du Louvre La Table de Teschen Découvrez la Table de Teschen et faites un don avant le 31 janvier 2015 sur www.tousmecenes.fr
Read moreAboriginal women, girls targets for human trafficking in Canada
Trafficking report found a deep distrust of the police among many aboriginal women and girls Aboriginal women and girls are easy prey for human traffickers Canadian Parliament
Read moreSexual violence
eige.europa.eu // 30 September 2009 the UN Security Resolution 1888 was adopted. It urges Member States to implement strategies to halt sexual violence as a tactic of war. Check out EIGE’s work on preventing and combating sexual violence! bit.ly/1pGfsAz...
Read moreHappy European Day of Languages!
Happy European Day of Languages! We have the pleasure to announce that FRA has released the French ( http://bit.ly/1pcYh4y ) and German ( http://bit.ly/1quc322 ) versions of the Violence against women data explorer. European Union Agency for Fundamental...
Read moreHuman Dimension Implementation Meeting 2014 | OSCE
OSCE ODIHR Hundreds of government officials, experts and civil society representatives are meeting in Warsaw for Europe’s largest annual human rights conference. Read more http://bit.ly/1qmKhV6 OSCE – The Organization for Security and Co-operation in...
Read moreHey, Mr. Putin! Crying Mamas Don't Lie, Mr Putin!
Music video in support of 21 September 2014 Peace March against war between Russia and Ukraine. Song by Christian Tessen. Photos of refugees from war zone taken by Kira Dzhafarova at "Station Kharkov" volunteer center in Kharkiv, Ukraine. Please see the...
Read moreRatification of the EU & Ukraine Association Agreement. Joint statement by Barroso and Van Rompuy
Joint statement by EU Council President Van Rompuy and Commission President Barroso on the ratification of the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement. European Union at the UN – New York Summary: 16 September 2014, Brussels - Joint statement by Herman Van Rompuy,...
Read moreCulture in EU External relations. Main outcomes
Creative Europe cultureinexternalrelations.eu The country reports examine the cultural situation, potentials and challenges in the respective countries, focusing on strengthened cultural relations between the EU and the country in question. Click on the...
Read moreGEOSS for disasters - Earth sciences research - EuroGEOSS
Imagine a future where decisions and actions for the benefit of humankind are based upon coordinated, comprehensive and sustained earth observations and information… The European Union is participating in building up Global Earth Observation System of...
Read moreMandate letter for Navracsics
Mandate letter for Navracsics, EU Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Citizenship. European Commission - Education, Culture, Youth and Citizenship. ec.europa.eu
Read moreLes Chemins de Compostelle : entre pèlerinage et modernité
Les Chemins de Compostelle : entre pèlerinage et modernité Chapelle de la Vierge noire, Rocamadour
Read more33 años de la llegada de "Guernica" a España
#TalDíaComoHoy se cumplen 33 años de la llegada de "Guernica" a España. Pintado por #PabloPicasso en 1937 para el Pabellón de la República Española, no fue hasta 1981 con la llegada de la democracia y cumpliendo los deseos del propio artista, que su obra...
Read moreWild bison on the island of Bornholm attract massive crowds — Rewilding Europe
www.rewildingeurope.com The European bison, or Wisent, that were released on the Danish island of Bornholm in 2012 have become real visitor attractions. During the summer of 2014 the island’s new bison reserve has had close to 80 000 visitors.
Read moreMIRES: from EU project for music industry roadmap to global Music Tech Festival
Mires: European music industry roadmap. Photo credits EC An EU-funded initiative for creating a European music industry roadmap has led to a series of music technology events around the world. Five ‘Music Tech Fest’ events have already been held and 13...
Read moreEuropean Convention on Human Rights
The Court has produced a video presenting the main rights and freedoms in the Convention. Aimed at a wide range of viewers, this video-clip is currently available in 38 languages. The Court wishes to encourage initiatives aimed at including this video-clip...
Read moreUnion for the Mediterranean - EU Neighbourhood
Union for the Mediterranean - EU Neighborhood UfM Secretary General received today at the UfM Secretariat a visit by the Mayors of Nablus and the Mayor of Naples. The meeting provided a chance to discuss potential collaboration ahead of the Forum of Mediterranean...
Read moreAn open letter to Obama on the 1994 Budapest Memorandum
Commitment to Ukraine’s assistance - George Woloshyn: An open letter to Obama on 1994 Budapest Memorandum - EU Eastern Partnership www.kyivpost.com Dear Mr. President: If your word (and, by extension, that of the United States) means anything, now is...
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